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CEA advocates for teachers and public education. We've been a driving force in lobbying legislators for
the resources public schools need and campaigning for high standards for teachers and students. Our
proud history spans more than 150 years.

The CEA Representative Assembly (RA), held each May, is CEA's highest policy-making body. During two days of business, approximately 500 delegates take action to decide Association policies, including adopting amendments to the CEA RA Standing Rules, the CEA Constitution and Bylaws, approving revisions to the CEA Resolutions, and voting on new business items.

CEA will be offering 3 regional retirement workshops for its members during the month of March. These workshops provide an in-depth explanation of the pension and retiree health benefits provided through the teachers' retirement system.

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Why do teachers need to get involved and advocate for their own profession? Cromwell fifth-grade teacher and 2013 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Blaise Messinger says that, before he was named teacher of the year, he mostly shut his classroom door and tried to be the best teacher he could be. Being exposed to the […]

April is almost here, and to help in your celebration of National Poetry Month NEA has assembled the following lessons, activities, and video and audio readings. Resources for: Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Filed under: Teaching Tips

The Connecticut Education Association, the state's largest teachers union, is calling on legislators to cut back on standardized testing in schools.

Over 43,000 members strong, CEA advocates for teachers and public education. We've been a driving force in lobbying legislators
for the resources public schools need and campaigning for high standards for teachers and students. Our proud history spans
more than 150 years.

Our annual workshops are held around the state in the Autumn and early Spring. Any fully active CEA
member who wishes to begin planning for retirement is encouraged to attend. It is never too early to
educate yourself!

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